Ardrossan (AUARD)

Ardrossan has one small jetty owned by the port authority and one privately operated bulk berth. Provisions and bunkers are available across the Gulf at Adelaide. Exports include dolomite, grain and salt.

Summer.

The port of Ardrossan is situated on the western shore of the Gulf of St Vincent, South Australia, about 35nm NNW of Adelaide.

Max LOA 200m, draught 9.0m, beam 32.2m, 46,000DWT.

The dredged exit channel has a bottom width of 125m and a depth of 9.2m at MLWS. The bottom is mud. The directions are as follows: From a position SE of Ardrossan the track leads NW to the pilot boarding area, approx 1nm E of the BHP jetty, then the track leads WNW towards the approach channel. Leading lights: Front light, (34°26.5'S 137°54.8'E) the rear light is situated 650m from the front. The alignment 247.5° of these lights leads through the approach channel towards the BHP jetty. The alignment 226° of 2 beacons (orange daymarks), situated near the head of the jetty assist the final approach to the berth. The southern approach channel has a depth of 7.2m.

Aus 139, 781. Lights NP Vol "K", Australian Tide Tables AHP 11. Admiralty Pilot NP13, NP286(4).

1025.

Agents are requested to inform Masters of requirements prior to the vessel's ETA. If steel cable is to be used, the Port Operator must be consulted prior to berthing.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels. Pilot boards in position at: 34° 27.40'S 137°56.80'E.

Ardrossan Grain Silos (34°26'S 137°55'E).

An UKC of 10% of draught or 1m (which ever is greater) is required when transiting the channel and a minimum of 0.3m when alongside berth.

Range 3.1m. Mean Maximum Range:2.5m. Mean Minimum Range: Negligible.

Compulsory for vessels over LOA 150m. On arrival, vessels between 150m require 1 tug and 185m require 2 tugs, the latter with pilotage approval. Vessels over LOA 150m or with draught of 7.3m or over require 1 tug for departure. In poor weather conditions, at the advice of the Pilot, towing requirements may change for safety reasons. ..... Name Gross Tons Power (bhp) Bollard Pull (t) Mosman 43 340 7

Prevailing winds: S'ly.

ARDROSSAN, S.A. 34°26.35'S 137°55.57'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AU ARD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 22/25 Flinders Port Holdings website, (RSDRA2025000244791), 22/25

VHF: Port: Ch 06, 12 and 16, callsign "Ardrossan Port", operating Mon-Fri 0730-1600hrs.

The documents required for Customs, Immigration and Quarantine department formalities may be summarised as follows: ..... Document 1. Ship Pre Arrival Report (Customs Form 13) 2. Crew Report (Customs Form 3B) 3. Passenger Report (Customs Form 2A) 4. Passenger Report (Customs Form 2B) 5. Advanced Person Processing (APP) of crew and passengers list to be submitted electronically to Immigration Web site www.immi.gov.au/sea 6. Quarantine Pre-arrival Report for Vessels (QPAR) - (AQIS Form 006) 7. Additional Quarantine Pre-Arrival Report for Cruise liners and Navy Vessels (AQIS Form 028) 8. Live Plants Vessel Log.(Attached to AQIS Form 028) 9. Notification of Sign-off if any (Customs Form B521) 10. Notification of Sign-on if any (Customs Form B522) 11. Load Goods (other than cargo) onto ship (Customs Form 43) 12. Remove Goods (other than cargo) from ship (Customs Form 44) 13. Ballast Water Log to Quarantine (AQIS Form 026) 14. Crew Effects Declaration (Customs Form 5 Part Two) 15. Report of Ship's Stores (Customs Form 5 Part Four)

Vessels ETA should be sent up to 24 hours in advance. Customs require Pre arrival Report for all crew and passengers at least 96hrs before arrival in an Australian port. Vessels Inbound: ..... 1. Vessels should send ETA 3 hours and 1 hour in advance to Port Operations and Information Service (Call: Harbour Control). 2. Vessels should contact Harbour Control on VHF Ch 16 when 5nm from the port. 3. Permission should be obtained from Harbour Control or the Pilot Vessel before proceeding westward of the pilot boarding position. 4. Vessels should report to Harbour Control when passing the Reporting Points listed in the Reporting System (in pilotage section). 5. Vessels should report to Harbour Control on arrival at destination. 6. Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 within the Port Area and in an area up to 5nm from the port. Vessels Outbound and Shifting Berth: 7. Vessels should send ETD 1 hour and 15 minutes in advance. 8. Vessels should report to Harbour Control when clear of the Port Area.

Vessels of LOA 35m or more must have at all times at least one person onboard for communication purposes.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates is possible.

The following is a standard telex sent to the Master of a vessel, prior to arrival at port. quote: Australian Customs Service - Ships Arrival Details The vessel ............... will be arriving at .................. on (day) ................ date ................ at ............... hours. The following particulars of the vessel: ..... 1. Previous name ...................... 2. Lloyds No ...................... 3. Official No ...................... 4. Country of Registration ...................... 5. Type of vessel ...................... 6. Last visit to Australia ...................... 7. Animals onboard ...................... 8. Does Master hold valid Identity documents for all crew ...................... 9. Number of passengers (if applicable) ...................... 10. Last 4 overseas ports of call: i. ..................... ii. ..................... iii. ..................... iv. ..................... 11. Ship's certificates Safety Radio ..................... Safety Construction ..................... Load Line ..................... IOPP ..................... Oil vessel ..................... (vessels carrying more than 2,000mt oil as cargo) 12. .................... Note: To be lodged at Customs Marine Centre, with a copy of the Crew List, 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. unquote